Volvo V70
Gold · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
S26 ALTMOT history
S26 ALT is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 168,470 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,927 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 ALT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 ALT was last recorded at 168,470 miles on 12 May 2026, 7,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,068 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,402 miles
- Average per year
- 8,927 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,470 miles
- 2025 – 161,068 miles
- 2024 – 155,562 miles
- 2022 – 146,485 miles
- 2021 – 139,789 miles
- 2020 – 132,275 miles
- 2019 – 122,752 miles
- 2018 – 111,109 miles
- 2017 – 102,169 miles
- 2015 – 85,429 miles
- 2014 – 68,845 miles
- 2013 – 56,613 miles
- 2012 – 44,872 miles
- 2011 – 33,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,470 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,470 miles (+7,402)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 168,470 miles
- Test number
- 904404197334
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,068 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 161,068 miles
- Test number
- 443661235721
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail161,067 miles (+5,505)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,067 miles
- Test number
- 436361637911
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,562 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,562 miles
- Test number
- 589544158058
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail155,562 miles (+9,077)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,562 miles
- Test number
- 725547898449
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,485 miles (+6,696)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 146,485 miles
- Test number
- 551018234485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,789 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 139,789 miles
- Test number
- 743686920038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,789 miles (+7,514)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,789 miles
- Test number
- 917006074231
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,275 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 132,275 miles
- Test number
- 232254883856
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,205 miles (+9,453)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,205 miles
- Test number
- 356578459947
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,752 miles (+11,643)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 122,752 miles
- Test number
- 472557259796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,109 miles (+8,940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 111,109 miles
- Test number
- 843662400982
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,169 miles (+16,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 102,169 miles
- Test number
- 733346719694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 85,429 miles
- Test number
- 306846625240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,429 miles (+4,368)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,429 miles
- Test number
- 337335725400
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,061 miles (+12,216)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,061 miles
- Test number
- 799928155012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,845 miles (+12,232)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,845 miles
- Test number
- 169045664490
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,613 miles (+11,741)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,613 miles
- Test number
- 559483473064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,872 miles (+11,700)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,872 miles
- Test number
- 369805752047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,172 miles
- Test number
- 629925171026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S26 ALT
- Does S26 ALT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ALT is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 ALT?
- The MOT on S26 ALT is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 ALT done?
- S26 ALT was recorded at 168,470 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,927 miles a year.
- Has S26 ALT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 ALT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S26 ALT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S26 ALT find?
- S26 ALT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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